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A green scheme to swap toys returns in Kendal - helping parents with the cost of living too.

Westmorland and Furness Council announce the Winter (Christmas) Holiday and Food (HAF) programme is open for bookings.  

Westmorland and Furness Council is supporting Road Safety Week, which runs from 16-22 November 2025.

The 1st Cockermouth Scout Group has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) - the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK - in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the community and dedication to supporting young people in West Cumbria.

Residents urged to dispose of batteries correctly and avoid placing them in household bins.

A significant landslip that has closed part of a lake district road is likely to take several months to fix.

Statutory consultation has opened on 24 community-backed 20mph speed limits across Westmorland and Furness.

The chairs of three neighbouring councils have joined forces in a show of unity to champion one of England’s most famous long-distance walking routes.

Countywide school battery recycling campaign encouraging young people to safely recycle used batteries and protect the environment is back for 2025/26.

Cumbria’s Safeguarding Adults Board is raising awareness of safeguarding next week as part of National Safeguarding Adults Week 2025, a campaign coordinated by the Ann Craft Trust.